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DAHLIAS

GLADIOLI and CANNAS

MARK W. SIMON & SON

BERLIN, N. J.

We are endeavoring to supply our customers with
the very best summer flowering bulbs such as will give
good results in the hands of the amateur with very little
time to spend on a garden.

The varieties are nearly all old standard sorts that
have been grown for years and are still grown because
of their merits. Our list is by no means complete, but
affords ample selection for most gardeners at a reason-
able figure. This holds good, especially on Dahlias, of
which we grow about 10 acres each year.

All bulbs are shipped prepaid by Express or Parcel
Post according to the size of the order.

All prices are net cash with order, or on request we
will ship by Express or Parcel Post C. 0. D., customer
to pay all extra charges.

Dahlias and Gladioli can be planted as late as July
4th to bloom this year, although we advise planting about
June 1st. Complete cultural directions sent with each
order, or will be mailed separate on request.

If interested in larger quantities than stated in this
list write us giving an idea of just what you want and
we will be glad to quote you prices.

All stock subject to prior sale, so we would advise
ordering as early as possible.

Every root sent out has a white shoot showing and
when planted will start growing at once. This means
that 95 % will grow and produce wonderful plants.

Colossal and Hybrid Cactus Dahlias

We are listing a few of the very best Dahlias of the
giant exhibition type and we are sure they
will please everyone.

ATTRACTION (See Cover)

ATTRACTION. Very large elegant flowers of a clear, lilac-rose
color. Flowers frequently measure ten inches in diameter un-
der proper cultivation. It has been awarded first-class certifi-
cates wherever shown. The wavy effect produced by the
petals is marvelous and must be seen to be appreciated.

Strong roots. Each 1.00

BELOIT. Immense deep violet red, similar to decorative in

style; stems often 18 to 24 inches long. Each 50

BREAK O’DAY. A new giant flowered Dahlia that should be
in every collection. Its immense size is relieved by a beau-
tiful irregular formation and its soft color. A delicate clear
sulphur yellow, tinting to sulphur white at the tips. The
petals are of great substance, illuminated by a satiny sheen,
giving the flowers a waxy appearance. A strong vigorous
grower and free bloomer with long erect stems. An acqui-
sition 50

ETENDARD DE LYON. Massive yet graceful blooms on strong

stems. Color reddish violet or rich carmine rose 75

FRANCIS WHITE. A splendid new white cactus of exquisite
form with long narrow incurved and twisted petals. Large
size, 5 to 7 inches across, borne on long graceful stems.
Color pure white shading to sulphur at center. An early
and extremely profuse bloomer. One of the best for garden

and exhibition 35

GENERAL PERSHING. A very large creamy white hybrid
cactus, with curved and twisted petals. A strong vigorous
grower and profuse bloomer. Color white with cream shad-
ings at center 35

GOLDEN GATE. Bright golden yellow shading to sunset gold
at the center; blooms can be grown ten inches in diame-
ter 25

GOLDEN WEST. Large, bold flowers with fine stems. The color

is uncommon, a striking old gold 1.00

KALIF. A very large pure scarlet red. A strong plant, pro-
ducing the giant flowers freely on long stiff stems. This is
undoubtedly the most popular red Cactus Dahha today and

one that gives universal satisfaction . .75

MADONNA. A lovely flower of pure snowy white, truly a dis-
tinctive white Dahlia of exceptionally good form 50

MRS. WARNAAR. One of the best of the Holland productions.
Of mammoth size, fine form and substance. Color, creamy

white apple blossom suffusion. An acquisition 1.00

MME. ESCHENAUER. An ideal Dahlia of exceptional merit.
Most pleasing and effective color, being yellow at base of
petals, passing to creamy white, suffused and tipped pale

lilac. Delicate and chaste 50

NIBELUNGENHORT. Immense flowers, 7 to 8 inches across,
rich golden apricot, suffused old rose. Very free on long

stiff stems 75

RUTH FORBES. Large, deep pink, a strong grower with long

stems 25

YELLOW KING. Probably the largest of all Cactus Dahlias,

being of gigantic size and one of the finest new cactus.
Color light yellow. The immense flowers are borne on long
stems; the plant is a strong vigorous grower and free and
early bloomer . 50

CACTUS DAHLIAS

The following are the average Dahlias you see in your
local Florists Shop in the fall and will give good results
for a small investment in time and money.

CANDEUR. Large white, a strong vigorous grower, and an

early and profuse bloomer. Long stiff stems 50

COUNTRY GIRL. Soft yellow suffused with golden amber .25
EARL OF PEMBROKE. Rich plum, petals pointed rather broad.

An old favorite 20

H. SHOESMITH. Brilliant vermilion scarlet. Splendid form,

long slender quill petals 20

J. H. JACKSON. Very large, rich velvety maroon, a strong

vigorous grower and free bloomer 20

LAWINE. A magnificent flower on long stems. A large white,
lightly suffused pink. A strong vigorous grower, early and
profuse bloomer. One of the best for commercial cut flowers

and for the garden 15

MARJORIE CASTLETON. The best standard pink Cactus
Dahlia. It is much softer than most of the pinks, and is an
early continuous bloomer. The color is soft rosy pink, tinting
lighter toward the center. It is a very rapid grower, with

good stems and keeps well after cutting 20

MINA BURGLE. One of the best, rich cardinal red of fine form
and produced freely on long stiff stems. Plant is a strong
vigorous upright grower and profuse bloomer 25

PERLE DE LYON. Splendid pure white. Similar to Perle d’Or,

but better 25

SEQUOIA. Large golden bronze, fine form, long stiff stems.

A strong grower and profuse bloomer. One of the best .25
SUCCESS. One of the best for garden or exhibition. Clear
yellow with long pointed petals. An early, free and con-
tinuous bloomer on long stems 25

T. G. BAKER. Very large, finely formed flowers on long, stiff
stems. The best clear, bright yellow cactus .25

DECORATIVE and PAEONY DAHLIAS

A really good collection of this class of Dahlias most of
them being giants, or at least the largest in their color.

AYESHA. A wonderfully handsome, clear light yellow Dahlia
that has attracted great attention. The flowers are of im-
mense size; beautiful, regular form, with large shell-like
petals, and borne on long stiff stems. The plant is a strong
vigorous grower and a most profuse bloomer, considering its
large size. Excellent for garden, exhibition and commercial

purposes 50

DR. TYRRELL. Originated by F. R. Austin, treasurer of the
American Dahlia Society. The flower is substantial in form
and prolific. We have had disbudded flowers more than
eight (8) inches across. It is an immense flower, with a
good sturdy stem and fine keeping qualities. The color is
a rich golden bronze, with bronzy red at base of petals,
giving the flower that rich bronzy effect. The two shades
are most effective. The plant is a very sturdy, healthy
grower, with dark luxurious foliage, showing its hardv

constitution. Strong roots 50

DELICE. The best pure bright rose pink, entirely distinct, beau-
tiful form 20

F. R. AUSTIN. One of the most striking and valuable paeony
Dahlias in existence. The beautifully colored flowers are of
large size, averaging 6 to 8 inches across. Color, the outer
petals are very long, creamy yellow, suffused, banded and
shaded rich crimson; the inner petals are yellow at base
tinting lighter, and suffused pink and crimson. The plant
is a strong vigorous grower, an entremely early and free
bloomer, and continues to bloom the entire season, making

it most valuable for garden and exhibition 35

HORTULANUS FIET. One of the loveliest Dahlias that ever
came from Holland. The color is a creamy-salmon, shading
to soft yellow. The flowers are large, and the formation
and stems are both excellent. Free flowering 1.00

JACK ROSE. The best crimson for garden or cutting; that
brilliant crimson red that made the “Jack” Rose popular
and suggested the name. 15

JOHN WANAMAKER. One of the loveliest formed, no two
petals or flowers just alike. Color soft orchid pink. An
extremely early and profuse bloomer. Should be disbudded
to give large long stem flowers 25

J. LIDDEN PENNOCK. A dwarf branching plant, producing
immense rich plum colored flowers freely; the flowers are
6 inches across and 4 inches deep. An extra fine variety .25

LE GRAND MANITOU. Immense size; lilac penciled, crimson,
extra fine 25

LYNDHURST. Brightest vermilion ; the best bright red for cut-
ting. An early, free and continuous bloomer on long
straight stems 15

MINNIE McCULLOUGH. One of the most indispensable deco-
rative varieties that is largely, but should be universally
grown. It is entirely distinct, in a class by itself, on account
of the combination of Autumn shades — the gold and red of
Autumn leaves. Especially effective under artificial light.
Selected stock 15

MRS. C. H. BRECK. One of the most effective varieties for all
purposes. Color soft yellow, suffused and tipped carmine,
bright and effective. The plant is a strong vigorous grower
of dwarf branching habit and an early, profuse and con-
tinuous bloomer. The flowers are large and borne on stiff
erect stems. It is a hybrid decorative 25

MRS. J. GARDNER CASSATT (PEACOCK). A large flowered
variety of elegant shape, grand stems and plenty of sub-
stance in the flower; mauve-pink of a shade that is very
pleasing in a Dahlia; a fine cut flower 20

PROFESSOR MANSFIELD. A giant decorative of most unique
coloring. A pleasing combination of yellow, red and
white 15

QUEEN ELIZABETH. A new paeony Dahlia that has been
grown exclusively for cut flowers for several years and
brought the highest prices. The field was a wonderful sight.
The color a most vivid lavender cerise. The flowers are
very large, 7 to 9 inches across, and produced freely on long
erect stems. A strong, vigorous, healthy grower. ARhough
now offered for the first time, through having a good stock,
are able to make the price reasonable. Should be in every
collection 50

QUEEN MARY. A grand decorative that has proven its worth
as the best deep pink for all purposes. The size is large to
very large, full high center, even up to November, when

killed by frost. Color clear silvery cerise pink. The plant
is a strong, healthy, vigorous, upright branching grower,
producing the giant flowers freely on long stiff stems .25

SOUVENIR DE GUSTAV DOAZON. One of the largest of all
Dahlias. Soft orange red 35

SYLVIA. We grow more Sylvia every year than any other two
varieties, simply because it is the best general purpose
Dahlia we have found. Color shell pink, changing to lav-
ender after the flowers have opened up a few days .... .15

YELLOW DUKE (Decorative). A clear canary yellow, with long
straight stems. One of the best yellows 15

YELLOW COLOSSE. A very large, bright yellow flower of
perfect form with full center. One of the best for ex-
hibition. The flowers are carried on splendid, long, stiff
stems 15

CANNAS

AUSTRIA. Deep golden yellow.

FLORENCE VAUGHAN. A very fine rich yellow, dotted red.
ITALIA. Scarlet, edged yellow.

LOUISIANA. Very large scarlet, green foliage.
PENNSYLVANIA. Dark red, very large.

WYOMING. Bronze foliage, orange yellow flowers.

CHARLES HENDERSON. Green foliage, crimson flowers.
DAVID HARUM. Vermillion scarlet, purple foliage.
BRANDYWINE. Bronze leaved, bright red.

EGANDALE. Bronze leaved, currant red.

EXPRESS. Very good bedder, color scarlet crimson.

KING HUMBERT. One of the finest cannas grown, color orange
scarlet, with bright red markings.

MADAM CROZY. Vermillion with gold border.

QUEEN CHARLOTTE. Orange scarlet, edged yellow.

VENUS. Soft rosy pink with a border of creamy yellow.
WEST GROVE. Immense flowers of seashell pink.

Separate varieties, labeled, price $1.50 per dozen. Ten different
sorts, our selection, from the above, for $1.00, as advertised.
Complete cultural directions sent with each order.

For a bed of solid color we recommend the following:

DAVID HARUM
KING HUMBERT
EGANDALE

MADAM CROZY
FLORENCE VAUGHAN
EXPRESS

If planted in a circle, a bed of 7 feet in diameter requires 19
plants and 10 feet — 37 plants.

GLADIOLI

AMERICA. One of the finest Gladioli, color lavender pink. We
grow more America each year than any two other sorts. First
size bulbs. 5c each, 50c doz., $3.50 per 100.

AUGUSTA. Flowers of pure white, tinged pink. First size
bulbs. 5c each, 50c doz., $3.50 per 100.

CHICAGO WHITE. White with lavender marking in throat.
First size bulbs. 10c each, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per 100.

HALLEY. A robust grower of salmon pink, very large. First
size bulbs. 5c each, 50c doz., $3.50 per 100.

MRS. FRANCIS KING. Bright Vermillion scarlet, with large
flowers. First size bulbs. 5c each, 50c doz., $3.50 per 100.

MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. One of the finest known, a beau-
tiful salmon pink with 3 red bloches on the lower petal. First
size bulbs. 15c each, $1.50 doz., $10.00 per 100.

UNNAMED GLADIOLI. A fine mixture containing many
shades of red, pink, yellow and white in a good balanced
asortment. . Our bulbs in this assortment all average over
one inch in diameter and every one will bloom this year if
planted before July 4th. Complete cultural directions with
every order.

MIXED GLADIOLI. 50 for $1.00, as advertised, 250 for $4.50,
500 for $8.00, 1000 for $15.00.

OUR DOLLAR SPECIALS

Our Special Collection of Dahlias at One Dollar per dozen
consists of the best commercial cut flower sorts that you see in
your local florist's shop every fall. We grow about 10 acres each
year for this purpose and always have a surplus of tubers in
this class of Dahlias.

The Gladioli advertised consists of a good balanced mixture,
containing all colors, with a good percentage of Primulinus
Hybrids. These bulbs average over one inch in diameter and
every one will bloom if planted before June 15th.

Each year a large number of our Gannas become mixed in
handling and sometimes we find we are overstocked on several
varieties, so we make a good balanced mixture to sell at 10 for
$1.00, postpaid.